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20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III
| Gold (.900) | 6.4516 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1908 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.4516 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Araldic eagle with the Savoia shield on its chest. Above the head there is the crown of Italy.
Below the eagle's tail is the mintmark between stars, with the value on its left and the date on its right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L 20 R 1905
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The ultra rare 20 lire dated 1902 km# 37.2, minted in only 115 pieces, was made with gold coming from Eritrean colony and has a small anchor on the obverse, below the head on the left.The 1908 date was minted in less than 10 pieces to commemorate the begenning of the construction of the new Building of the Italian mint, together with other very rare coins of the Italy Kingdom coinage
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1902-1908 coin from Italy is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. Victor Emmanuel III, who ruled Italy from 1900 to 1946, was the last king of Italy and oversaw a period of major modernization and industrialization in the country. The coin, made of gold (.900) and weighing 6.4516 g, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time and serves as a tangible reminder of Italy's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 R | 115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 R | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 R | 8715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 R | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III 1902-1908 coin.
